Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Curtains Two Ways

Curtains are one of the easiest and fastest ways to warm up a room. Naked windows can be great when you have a fantabulous view, but for the most part, windows need a little dressing.

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Sewing curtains is just 4 straight seams all the way around! You can do it in 1/2 and hour or less.

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Four little seams go a long way (and save a lot of money!).
Or even easier...use something that is already made.

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You all saw Yvette's tea towel curtains, this is my take on the same concept. An ode to my hometown (Tampa) makes its home in my Nashville powder room. I used some twisted sticks I found at JoAnn's to create a unique and inexpensive curtain rod.

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These curtains meet all the criteria for a great DIY project: easy, affordable and fun. Plus they make me super happy when I look at them!

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8 comments:

  1. Love these curtains, and I miss Tampa. This towel was from that show we went to with Kim, right?

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  2. what a neat idea for a curtain rod! i've used two table runners as valances in my dining room...that's the only outside of the box window decor for me.


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  3. Love the blue curtain, esp the print on it. The curtain rod idea is superb. Pinning it. Thanks for sharing.

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    http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.com/

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  4. I am visiting via Someday Crafts. This is an absolutely adorable project!

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    Happy Wednesday!

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  5. I like the idea of the towel :D Thanks for linking to Wicked Awesome Wednesday!

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  6. Love those curtains and the twisted sticks make a great rod! I've made some curtains adding tablecloth to curtains, to add length and character. Tks for sharing!

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  7. those tea towel curtains are my faves! thanks for linking this up to my tip-toe thru tuesday party! hope to see you again this week!

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